Re: Oracle 8i with Forms 6i and Firewall

From: Sybrand Bakker <gooiditweg_at_sybrandb.demon.nl>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 22:29:17 +0200
Message-ID: <9rlmfvkfuum7ippv9op2p2hipdtflcre10@4ax.com>

On 26 Jun 2003 01:07:21 -0700, gkrull_at_gmx.com (Gerrit Krull) wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I use Oracle 8i Server and Client and Forms 6i on one machine. After
>installing McAfee Firewall I can't connect with Forms 6i anymore.
>
>I get the message 'TNS-12571: TNS:packet writer failure'
>
>This happens no matter if the firewall is enabled or disabled. Only
>uninstalling the firewall helps. The same happens with ZoneAlarm. I
>tried the latest Oracle patchset. Same result.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>BR,
>
>Gerrit

Get rid of McAfee Firewall, as that product is causing it. Oracle works with other firewalls without problems.

Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA

To reply remove -verwijderdit from my e-mail address Received on Thu Jun 26 2003 - 15:29:17 CDT